Kinloch Koala Communications

Contact Ms. Kobeissi or Mrs. Stephens should you have any questions or concerns.

Ms. Kobeissi's Email: mkobeissi@csdmi.org

Website: https://www.csdm.k12.mi.us/schools/kinloch-elementary-school/
Location: 1505 Kinloch Street, Dearborn Heights, MI, USA
Phone: 313-278-4482

It's March is Reading Month!!!

Guest Readers--- We love having you!!!!

Tuesday, March 10th

Girls Who Code 3:50-4:50 .

Wednesday, March 11th

PTA Meeting, 9 am

Wednesday, March 25th

MSTEP Parent Meeting- 5:30 pm (See details below)

Summer Discovery 2026 - A Summer of Learning, Fitness and Fun!

Crestwood High School is excited to host Summer Discovery 2026, a five-week Summer Adventure Academy for students in grades 1–10. This engaging enrichment program blends academics, fitness, and hands-on activities to keep students learning and active all summer long.

Program Details:

• Who: Co-ed, Grades 1–10

• Where: Crestwood High School

• Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

• Days: Monday–Thursday (some weeks Monday–Friday; see schedule below)

• Cost: FREE for all children in Crestwood Schools

Students will receive 3 hours of daily academic instruction in ELA and Math, along with healthy breakfast and lunch each day. Afternoons are packed with exciting enrichment opportunities including robotics, athletics and sports games, camps, fitness training, career development, STEAM activities, yoga, Zumba, art classes, gymnastics, and much more. See this flier for more information: https://tinyurl.com/b6zsn2fb

Program Dates:

• Week 1: June 22–25

• Week 2: June 29–July 2

• Week 3: July 6–10

• Week 4: July 13–16

• Week 5: July 20–24

Enrollment begins March 1, 2026, and space is limited. Families are encouraged to register early. https://tinyurl.com/5tavr3 Don’t miss this amazing summer experience for your child!

Thank you for your support with this. We have seen a significant improvement in the unsafe driving that was previously occurring on Kinloch and Lawrence — and we truly appreciate your partnership in putting our children first and keeping our community safe.

As a reminder, we also need everyone’s cooperation in our main parking lot during arrival and dismissal. For safety reasons, there are NO left turns out of the parking lot during arrival or dismissal times. Left turns create a serious safety concern and cause traffic to back up within the lot.

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Ensuring the safety of our students is our top priority. As we review our traffic safety procedures, we have noticed concerning traffic and parking concerns. We ask for your cooperation to ensure a smooth and secure drop-off and pickup process. Please review the following guidelines:

Morning Drop-Off (8:25 AM – 8:40 AM)

• Safety First: Students should only be dropped off on the passenger side of the vehicle directly onto the sidewalk.

• Curbside Only: Please do not allow children to exit in the middle of the parking lot or in the left lane.

• No Early Drop-Offs: Staff is not on duty until 8:25 AM. Please do not leave your child unattended before this time unless they are going to breakfast at 8:15 AM.

• Flow of Traffic: Form one line in the designated drop-off lane and pull as far forward as possible.

Afternoon Pick-Up (3:40 PM)

• Designated Areas: Please follow the designated traffic route and pick up only at the school-assigned location. Make sure you are parking in a designated area.

• Stay in Vehicle: To keep the line moving, stay in your vehicle. If you must assist your child, please pull forward into a parking spot first.

• No U-Turns: To maintain safety, do not make U-turns or park in neighboring driveways.

• No Left Hand Turns: Into Parking lot during arrival. Please avoid all posted illegal left hand turns during drop-off and dismissal.

• No Blocking Crosswalks: Please do not block crosswalks - this does not allow for safe crossing for students and parents. This is especially a problem at the intersection of Kinloch and Lawrence (behind the building).

We appreciate your partnership in keeping our school community safe.

You’re Invited: Parent Meeting on M-STEP Success!

Dear 3rd & 4th Grade Parents,

We’d love for you to join us for a special informative meeting to help your child feel confident and prepared for the M-STEP! Come learn practical tips, strategies, and ways to support your child at home.

📅 Date: March 25
🕠 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
🏫 Who: Parents from all three elementary schools

🏠Where: 1045 N Gulley Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to help our students shine!

We currently have many items in our Lost & Found. Please ask your child to take a moment to look through it to see if any of the items belong to them. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the day on Friday, March 13.

Thank you!

To help ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all students, we are implementing a new dismissal procedure effective February 2nd, 2026.

After 3:00 PM, students will only be released for early pick-up if the office has been notified by 12:00 PM the same day.

This change is necessary to:

• Reduce congestion in the main office at the end of the day.

• Maximize student instructional time.

• Allow staff to focus on dismissal supervision.

• Maintain a safe, orderly environment for students and families during our end of the day processes.

We understand that unexpected situations can arise, and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to keep dismissal safe and efficient for everyone.

If you know ahead of time that your child will need to be picked up early, please be sure to contact the office before 12:00 PM.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

We are so proud of our students who showed growth in either Math or Reading on their i-Ready diagnostic!

In May, we will continue to raise the bar and will be celebrating students who demonstrate growth in both Math and Reading. We are excited to continue cheering on our Koalas as they work toward reaching their goals!

Keep up the great work, Koalas — we believe in you! 🐨✨

This is just a reminder that Report cards are available in the Parent Connect Portal. To access, please open the app, or website, click on “Standards/Marks”, and scroll down to see Quarter 2 grades. There is a heading that says “Report Card” that you will need to click on to access the Report Card. The website is https://www.csdmi.org/ and it is the fourth icon at the bottom of the screen labeled “Student/Parent Connect”

If you do not have access to the Parent Portal app- please contact our office to request a PIN/Password so you are able to log in.

In an effort to keep recess safe and enjoyable for everyone, we kindly ask that toys and athletic equipment be kept at home. This includes items like footballs, soccer balls, and volleyballs. Thank you for helping us keep recess running smoothly for all students.

We recognize that, on occasion, an early pick-up may be necessary. However, we have been experiencing a significant increase in parents arriving within the final minutes of the school day. This creates congestion in the main office and presents safety concerns due to the number of individuals waiting for students inside the building.

Unless there is an urgent or unavoidable situation, we respectfully request that families wait until the designated dismissal time to pick up their children outside. Adhering to this procedure helps us maintain a safe, orderly, and efficient dismissal for all students.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As part of our ongoing effort to build a kind, respectful, and inclusive community, we encourage you to take a moment to talk with your child about the importance of treating everyone with understanding and acceptance.

Please remind them that our differences—whether in background, appearance, ability, or beliefs—make our community stronger and more vibrant. A kind word, a welcoming gesture, and a respectful attitude can go a long way in helping everyone feel valued and supported.

Thank you for partnering with us in nurturing empathy, respect, and inclusion in all that we do.

AFor everyone’s safety and to help arrival run smoothly, please remain in the designated car line at all times. The inner lane should only be used if you are parking your vehicle.

** During dismissal, please do not park along the side of Kinloch, as this creates unsafe conditions for students and families. Your cooperation helps keep everyone in the safest possible environment.

A few tips to make arrival quicker and smoother:

• Please make sure you’ve said your goodbyes before reaching the drop-off area.

• Have your child ready with their backpack when a staff member or safety opens the door.

• For everyone’s safety, please refrain from using your phone while in the car line so we can all stay alert and move up safely when it’s time.

Thank you for your patience and continued support in keeping our students safe!

Linkes are the Calendars for Breakfast and Lunch for the 2025-2026 School year.

Breakfast

Lunch

If you are planning on your child celebrating their birthday in class, we kindly ask that you choose one special treat to provide for your child on their special day. We encourage you to keep treats small and easy to share or enjoy individually. Please remember that classroom celebrations are meant to focus on recognizing our students and creating joyful memories together. Keep in mind that this is a nut-free school, so do not send in nuts of any kind.

Please ensure your I-Chat is completed yearly and up to date with our office. It does take a few days to process so keep that in mind when planning ahead for volunteering opportunities!

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